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Don Turley · 08-19-2011, 08:21 AM

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Ken Ehrenhofer · 08-19-2011, 08:51 AM

Hi Don,

I go to my PPG dealer (car quest) and ask them to call the color lab in strongsville Ohio 440-572-2800. If they have the color in the old lacquer they can do a spray test panel and color match it in Omni or Concept.
This way it will be in the computer and available to all dealers across the country. (we will all have access to the same formula for color match)

I have been to the color lab and donated two MAFCA books to them as an aid in helping them identify colors.
If you have any trouble please let me know as I am passionate about getting all these colors updated. I hope this helps,
Ken

2manycars · 08-19-2011, 02:32 PM

This is the formula you want in PPG Concept.

RonC · 08-19-2011, 03:04 PM

You can also try the Dupont Tech Line 1-800-338-7668. they will fax you any vintage paint codes for their Dupont paints for mixing pints, quarts or gallons.

Marco Tahtaras · 08-19-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Turley

Thanks! That is exactly what I needed. Got it ordered.

Hi Don,

I'm not sure how you are with seeing variations in color tone but regardless it would be good to hear what you think of the results compared to the color chip after a serious, thoughtful comparison.

Ken Ehrenhofer · 08-19-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2manycars

This is the formula you want in PPG Concept.

Is this formula from the color lab or is it something you developed at a paint dealer.
Here is why I am asking:
If it is from the color lab it is probably very good and accurate (but not always) but if it is it will be in the PPG computer available to all.

If it is something you developed and it looks good that is OK also but I would like to see it in the PPG SYSTEM for all to access.
I hope that makes sense???
Do you have any more colors???
I have been trying to get them to do all the colors with no success

Ken

2manycars · 08-20-2011, 07:19 AM

I had that color formula developed at the PPG training lab several years ago. The local rep would take the chip book to the lab and come up with the formula. It is a good match to the chip, which is all I could expect. It is not in their library, as I did it locally. You can see it says Bill on the formula. I have several more that I had made before the doctor told me to stop painting or die. Yes, I used a good respirator, but after many years of painting, it caught up with me.

Kevin in NJ · 08-20-2011, 07:24 AM

I had a by the book Lombard Blue done in Concept.

The formula added a bit of white. I figured that white was there for a reason. The Lombard Blue I got is too light in color. The rest of the color in the formula seemed to equate with the original mix. As I recall, it has been a while, there were 2 blue tints, a green and black in the original formula. The formula that my dealer had includes a dash of white.
I base my opinion on the square inch of original paint on a door that appears to closely match the paint chip in the handbook (when surrounded by a neutral color).

So if someone were to talk to the PPG guys you might want to relay that information.

08-19-2011, 08:21 AM	#1
Don Turley Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA 30809 Posts: 629	Paint Formula needed delete Last edited by Don Turley; 04-22-2012 at 04:57 PM. Reason: delete

08-19-2011, 08:51 AM	#2
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: Paint Formula needed Hi Don, I go to my PPG dealer (car quest) and ask them to call the color lab in strongsville Ohio 440-572-2800. If they have the color in the old lacquer they can do a spray test panel and color match it in Omni or Concept. This way it will be in the computer and available to all dealers across the country. (we will all have access to the same formula for color match) I have been to the color lab and donated two MAFCA books to them as an aid in helping them identify colors. If you have any trouble please let me know as I am passionate about getting all these colors updated. I hope this helps, Ken

08-19-2011, 03:04 PM	#4
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Paint Formula needed You can also try the Dupont Tech Line 1-800-338-7668. they will fax you any vintage paint codes for their Dupont paints for mixing pints, quarts or gallons.

08-20-2011, 07:19 AM	#7
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Paint Formula needed I had that color formula developed at the PPG training lab several years ago. The local rep would take the chip book to the lab and come up with the formula. It is a good match to the chip, which is all I could expect. It is not in their library, as I did it locally. You can see it says Bill on the formula. I have several more that I had made before the doctor told me to stop painting or die. Yes, I used a good respirator, but after many years of painting, it caught up with me.

08-20-2011, 07:24 AM	#8
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Paint Formula needed I had a by the book Lombard Blue done in Concept. The formula added a bit of white. I figured that white was there for a reason. The Lombard Blue I got is too light in color. The rest of the color in the formula seemed to equate with the original mix. As I recall, it has been a while, there were 2 blue tints, a green and black in the original formula. The formula that my dealer had includes a dash of white. I base my opinion on the square inch of original paint on a door that appears to closely match the paint chip in the handbook (when surrounded by a neutral color). So if someone were to talk to the PPG guys you might want to relay that information.